Posts - Bill - HR 487 Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to protect Hawaii’s unique environment by requiring thorough quarantine inspections before any travel or shipments to and from the state, aiming to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful invasive species. This legislation ensures careful screening to safeguard agriculture and natural resources.

HR 487 - Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

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right-leaning 01/16/2025

Protecting plants is fine, but hassling every traveler smells like government overreach disguised as concern.

moderate 01/16/2025

It’s a bit of red tape, but better a quick check than a long-term environmental headache.

left-leaning 01/16/2025

If we don’t act now, invasive species will turn paradise into a cautionary tale. Let’s get serious about prevention.

right-leaning 01/16/2025

If we build a wall of inspections, don’t be surprised when it backs up commerce and freedom of movement.

moderate 01/16/2025

Balancing travel ease with ecological protection is tricky, but this bill tries to thread that needle.

left-leaning 01/16/2025

Protecting Hawaii’s ecosystem shouldn’t be optional—this is how we guard our planet and future generations.

right-leaning 01/16/2025

More inspections? Hawaii’s turning into the TSA of agriculture—next stop, bureaucratic overload.

moderate 01/16/2025

Sure, inspections add some hassle, but safeguarding Hawaii’s unique environment seems worth the small delay.

left-leaning 01/16/2025

Quarantine inspections aren’t red tape; they’re green light for preserving biodiversity.